Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Knucklehead produces ~40 hp @ 4,800 rpm (EL 61ci high-compression; note: factory figures varied by year and configuration); Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe produces 86 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107). Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe wins by 46 hp.

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Knucklehead ~7.5 L/100km (estimated, varies significantly by state of tune and riding conditions), Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe 6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Knucklehead 7.5/10 and Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Knucklehead caveat: You want reliable, affordable, daily transportation. Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe caveat: You regularly ride twisty roads aggressively.

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Knucklehead: 40 hp. Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe: 86 hp.

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson Knucklehead: 249 kg, 40 hp. Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe: 318 kg, 86 hp.

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe

Q: Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Knucklehead ~153 km/h (95 mph, for the high-compression EL 61ci variant; note: estimate based on period testing), Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe 175 km/h (estimated — note: not a performance-focused model). Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe is the faster of the two.

Q: Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Knucklehead ~249 kg (wet/curb weight), Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe 318 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model). Harley-davidson Knucklehead is lighter by 69 kg.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe. Harley-davidson Knucklehead: ~40 hp @ 4,800 rpm (EL 61ci high-compression; note: factory figures varied by year and configuration) hp, ~249 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~153 km/h (95 mph, for the high-compression EL 61ci variant; note: estimate based on period testing), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe: 86 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107) hp, 318 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated — note: not a performance-focused model), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.